Welwyn Garden City, AL8
5/5, 296 reviews
98% recommended
98% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
98% lettings fee satisfaction
Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city that was built in 1920 after the success of Letchworth Garden City that became a reality due to Sir Ebenezer Howard’s garden city movement due to his publication ‘To-morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform’.The town provides many amenities as expected ... show more Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city that was built in 1920 after the success of Letchworth Garden City that became a reality due to Sir Ebenezer Howard’s garden city movement due to his publication ‘To-morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform’.

The town provides many amenities as expected in such a large town along with The Gosling Sports Centre with a 50 acre site offering a range of sport facilities including skiing, tennis and golf. Our Welwyn Garden City branch was opened in February 1989, making it the longest established independent agent in the Garden City. The office is centrally placed within yards of the Howard Centre, John Lewis and the station with considerable car park spaces
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27th Sep 2024
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28th Aug 2024
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“Terrific Service from everyone at the Welwyn Garden City branch.Special mention of great help from Dave Maple.Thank you ......”
25th Aug 2024
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“Thanks to Country Properies at Welwyn Garden City we had a completely painless experience as first time buyers. Dave was ......”
10th Aug 2024
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3rd Aug 2024
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3 Bridge Road
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6UN
01707339146

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Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 98% 100% £28,000 £55,500,000
Lettings 100% 98% £650 £2,400
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Jul 23,2021
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Super friendly, polite and professional. Whenever I contact them, emails are answered swiftly and request s are dealt with promptly. My husband and I have lived in our rented accommodation for three years, we are first time renters and count ourselves lucky to have fantastic ...
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Myself and my partner moved into a property with country properties back in May. It was our first place together and we were quite nervous. We had a few struggles along the way, all on our side of just small things that we struggled with, ...
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Jul 16,2021
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By: 'Carolina Munoz Ibarra and Jazmine Arnold'
Jul 16,2021
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Hello and thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback about your agency. The above rating reflects mixed feelings because we would like to recognise the efforts and service that Joanna Ford personally gave us, however the overall experience we had with your agency is ...
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Jul 21, 2021
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Dear Carolina and Jazmine. thank you for your review which I too have mixed feelings about. I am obviously never unhappy to receive a 4 or 5 star review and I am pleased that you are happy with the service that you have received from Joanna who works very hard for me and is a real asset to my business, however, I am obviously upset at your comments about Doug and in fact myself as "The Bald man" firstly let me cover your very assumptive comments about Doug's thoughts on your origins and sexualit ...

“Brilliant service from a great team....”

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Jul 06,2021
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By: 'Johanna'
Jul 06,2021
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When we decided to sell our property we contacted a range of estate agents. From the moment we dealt with Country Properties they were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Gary managed the listing, viewings and was involved with the sale of the property up until the ...
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By: Gary Young
Jul 23, 2021
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Many Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Johanna. I hope you are very happy in your new home and we look forward to assisting you in the future! ...

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Jul 02,2021
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By: 'Debbie Gurrin'
Jul 02,2021
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I would highly recommend Country Properties in Welwyn Garden City. Chris Chalkley went above and beyond his Agent duties. The whole team are friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. Great service. Thank you Chris....
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Jul 24, 2021
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Thank you so much for the review Debbie and the kind gift, lets hope that this is the beginning of a new and exciting period in your life. if we can be of any assistance in the future please do not hesitate to contact me. ...

“Excellent Estate Agents...”

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Jul 02,2021
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By: 'Alaina'
Jul 02,2021
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We have been working with Country Properties for several years now, first as tenants and then as homebuyers, purchasing the house we have been living in as tenants. Throughout both experiences, every member of this team and has been consistently helpful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. ...
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Jul 02,2021
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Jul 02,2021
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Excellent marketing including a thorough detailed and accurate listing on Rightmove. Professional advice and ongoing support throughout a complex sale. Highly recommend. Thank you....
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Jul 02, 2021
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Thanks for the review Ken, it's always a pleasure to act for you and I hope we will be able to do so again in the future, in the meantime however let's find you something to move into asap and get you out of rented. ...

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Jul 01,2021
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By: 'Charlie'
Jul 01,2021
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Having viewed around 30 different houses and been having a property fall through along with losing out with last and final offers, Country Properties in WGC understood our frustration and pain in trying to buy a property, more than any other estate agent. They took the ...
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Jul 23, 2021
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Thanks Charlie for taking the time to leave a review. We hope you are happy in your new home and look forward at seeing the finished article in the future! ...

“Excellent service...”

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Jun 29,2021
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By: 'Nikka'
Jun 29,2021
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These were not our estate agents, but they helped us through the whole process. Very helpful, great communication even when they were not working, especially Dave! Definitely recommend their service. The whole office staff works really well as a team and communicate with each other....
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Jul 02, 2021
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Thank you!! It was my pleasure, I'm glad to help you both in the purchase of your first home. I hope you will be very happy there and when the time is right for you to move on I will look forward to helping you in the future!!! ...

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Jun 26,2021
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Jun 26,2021
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An efficient and trustworthy estate agent in our recent experience, what more could you ask? i don't know what else to say!...
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Thank you so much for the review Mr Jones, we hope you are happy in the property for the coming years but if you ever need our services in the future please do not hesitate to contact me. ...

“Great Service...”

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Jun 22,2021
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By: 'Stevie'
Jun 22,2021
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Dealt with Dave Maple and he was brilliant from start to finish. Made negotiations nice and easy, always returned calls, provided regular updates and progressed the matter promptly and got us in before the end of the stamp duty holiday which was GREATLY appreciated. Would ...
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Thank you very much for your review. It was my pleasure . I hope you will be very happy there and look forward to selling it in the future!!! ...

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Jun 20,2021
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Helpful team and highly professional. Did a brilliant job with our house sale from start to finish. Thank you to the team. Recommended....
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Thank you for the review James, we are so pleased that we got you moved safely during the hectic pandemic and stamp duty holiday, we hope you are all happy in your new home. ...

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May 28,2021
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By: 'Sally'
May 28,2021
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I can highly recommend Gary (and Country Properties) for seeing my Sale through. He was very helpful, pleasant, reliable and knowledgeable and went out of his way to ease the (long and difficult) process - also getting a good price for me!!...
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Thankyou for your review Sally, you were a great client to assist and am really pleased we had a positive outcome for you. Best Wishes, Gary ...

“Excellent service from start to end!...”

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Apr 30,2021
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By: 'Lillie'
Apr 30,2021
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Thank you so much to Chris & Gary for all your hard work during the process of finding & buying our new home! Excellent service from start to end. We will be sure to hand the house over to you guys again when we decide to sell. ...
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Hi Lillie, thank you for your kind review, we hope that you are both happy in the property and that the plans you have can all be done. as and when you are ready i would be more than happy to come and give you an up to date valuation. ...

“Country Properties recently sold our Panshang......”

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Apr 20,2021
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Country Properties recently sold our Panshanger house during the pandemic. The service was both helpful and professional throughout the sale process, all questions being answered efficiently. I would recommend the agent as a selling agent....
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Hi David, thank you for the review, we really do appreciate it. i am so pleased that you were happy with the service provided and wish you all the best for the future. ...

“Highly recommend Country Properties and Gary.......”

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Apr 08,2021
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By: 'Sara'
Apr 08,2021
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Highly recommend Country Properties and Gary. This was not the easiest purchase during lockdown but all credit to him for his support, professionalism and commitment in getting this over the line. I cannot thank him enough!...
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Thankyou for your time in leaving such a great review Sara, it really is appreciated! Not the easiest of transactions that's for sure, but so glad we got you there and hope you have settled in and are happy! ...

“They were vey helpful....”

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Mar 31,2021
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By: 'Stephanus Botha'
Mar 31,2021
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They were vey helpful. Returned all phonecalls. Answered all my questions and was very parient as I was a first time buyer and new to the process....
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By: 'Mike Beard'
Mar 24,2021
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As first time buyers, Gary has been excellent in fielding all our questions, and helping us through a very smooth purchase. He's been very prompt and proactive in his communication, and his support throughout the process has been greatly appreciated. Thanks very much!...
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Appreciate the review Mike, hope you both are really happy in your new home! ...

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By: 'Angela'
Mar 22,2021
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Throughout my purchase process I have found Gary very helpful and knowledgeable. He has also been extremely supportive when things weren't quite going to plan with a bank issue. Nothing has been too much trouble and he's always responded to my calls and messages. On ...
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Thanks for your review Angela, that sure was a rollercoaster of a purchase but glad we got you there in the end!! ...

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Mar 14,2021
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By: 'Michael Tavender'
Mar 14,2021
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Gary and the Country Properties team have been excellent in selling our property. He was persistent when our initial buyer dropped out and found a new buyer soon after. He communicates well and is always happy to advise on the best course of action. Thank ...
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Thanks Michael, you guys were a pleasure to assist, and hope you are both very happy in your new home. Best Wishes! ...

“Excellent, friendly and responsive...”

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Mar 08,2021
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We completed a purchase of a property in WGC with Gary, Chris and the team at Country Properties WGC and found them to be professional, responsive, friendly and supportive during the whole process, in very difficult circumstances in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Excellent ...
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Thanks for your review Steve, we hope you are happy in your new home!! Best Wishes! ...

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Feb 15,2021
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The whole team but in particular Gary and Chris are very knowledgeable and experienced. From the start of the process right the way through to the end I could always get hold of them and they where happy to support in which every way possible. ...
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Thankyou very much for your 5* review. We are really happy that you are pleased with your overall experience! ...

“Great communication and professionalism...”

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By: 'Andy'
Feb 08,2021
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Recently sold our property through Country Properties, and Gary was a great help. He communicated promptly with us at all times and kept us updated as to what we were waiting for and would chase whoever needed to be chased. Would definitely recommend using!...
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Thankyou for your 5* review Andy. It was a pleasure working with you to sell your home, and wish you all the best for the future! ...

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Feb 08,2021
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Gary Young was outstanding throughout us selling our home. If it wasn't for his continuous support, we wouldn't be where we are now. My wife and I now wouldn't consider another estate agent within the Welwyn Garden City area. Thank you Gary you were fantastic....
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Thank you so much for the review Spencer, it was a stressful one for sure, but glad we got it all through for you and that you are very happy in your new home! Best Wishes. ...

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Jan 25,2021
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Gary at Country Properties has been absolutely outstanding! We have had a very difficult and lengthy process selling my aunties property and Gary has been fantastic. He has liased between other parties and myself and I have had daily/weekly updates from him. He has ...
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Thank you Rachel for our 5* review. We were more than happy to assist you and help guide you through the process. ...

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Jan 19,2021
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Jan 19,2021
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Our sale got quite complicated due to some difficulties our buyers were having. Gary and Chris were always very quick to respond to calls and mitigate the problems (especially on the move day where their efforts were invaluable). Nice people to deal with too....
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Thank you for your 5* review Ian, we are very pleased to hear you were satisfied with our service. ...

“Excellent and competitive service...”

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Jan 18,2021
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We invited three local agents to offer their services to sell our home. We met with Chris and liked the simplicity of their pricing and services offered and were the most competitive based on discount offered. The service we received was excellent throughout. We had ...
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Thankyou for your review Ian, we are really pleased you were happy with the service and the outcome of the sale. Best Wishes ...

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Jan 13,2021
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Jan 13,2021
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Supportive and caring trough the whole time of tenancy. The communication flow is excellent. The feedback is sufficient. Respectful of people privacy....
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Jan 11,2021
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Jan 11,2021
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If you are wanting to sell or buy a property in Welwyn Garden City then look no further. From the very start to completion day (4 months during Covid - very impressive!) Country Properties were exemplary in their effieciency, professionalism, advice, and dilligence. Their knowledge & experience ...
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Thank you Gary for your very kind review! It was our pleasure to assist you through your sale. ...

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Jan 07,2021
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I am a landlord and i had a water leak over the Christmas period which spread to the property bellow. I felt Joanna Ford went above and beyond in helping with getting the appropriate work done on what was an extremely difficult period to do ...
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Thankyou Simon for your review, Joanna has been made aware of your glowing feedback! All part of the service! ...
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